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Crash Closes Oregon 219 Near Newberg

Officials suggest motorists who are passing through the area use alternate routes, such as Oregon 47, the Tualatin Valley/Nehalem Highway, or Oregon 99W, Pacific Highway West.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - Police report that a vehicle crash has traffic stopped on Oregon 219, the Hillsboro/Silverton Highway, at mile post 219. The serious injury crash has closed Oregon 219 just north of the city of Newberg.

ODOT states at this point that the highway will remain closed while emergency service personnel respond and for any subsequent police investigation.

Don’t Take It Personally

The true goal for a parent should be to raise independent human beings that can ultimately survive and thrive in the world on their own.

(AGOURA, Calif.) - I know my column is from my personal perspective, and often about my personal life. Yet I feel this topic is more confessional than many others and affects me too often.

Oregon State Police Remind Drivers to Stay Safe Over Memorial Holiday

Police say the main focus will be toward intoxicated, fatigued, reckless, and aggressive drivers, because they continue to endanger many people on our highways.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Law enforcement agencies face a challenging task each day trying to keep serious injury and fatal traffic crashes from happening.

This is especially challenging during the Memorial Day holiday period during which Oregon historically has the highest percentage of alcohol-involved fatalities of all the major holidays during the year.

Marijuana and the Wall Street Journal

As more Americans discover the therapeutic and industrial value of the cannabis plant, some hold onto the old propaganda like it was the gospel.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Every once in awhile I pick up this esteemed newspaper and around May 5, 2009 I chanced upon Letters to the Editor: IS THE WAR ON DRUGS WORTH THE COLLATERAL DAMAGE.

U.K. Expert Says U.S. Is Not LOSING International Nuclear Power `Race`

No “Nuclear Renaissance” on the Continent: French, Finnish, and U.K. Experiences Hold Little Relevance for U.S. – Other Than As Cautionary Tales; Copying France “Would Require Nationalization of U.S. Electric Utilities.”

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Lobbyists and utility company officials who claim that the United States is missing out on a so-called “Nuclear Renaissance” have their facts wrong about what is going on in Europe with nuclear reactors, according to University of Greenwich Professor of Energy Studies Stephen Thomas.

The U.K. energy expert said that, not only is nuclear power in France, Finland, and Great Britain now plagued with problems, but almost nothing that is positive about the experiences in those nations would translate to the United States.

Salem Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect

Police say the man is the suspect who used a handgun in a recent robbery of a woman in West Salem.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police Detectives serving a search warrant just after 4:30 Tuesday afternoon in the 600 block of Rosemont Avenue NW, arrested a suspect in a recent armed robbery case.

2009 Memorial Day Events Set Throughout Oregon

A few thoughts on this important holiday, and a complete list of Oregon events that have been brought to our attention.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Events and observances are set to take place throughout Oregon as residents spend a day honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending their country.

In fact it is a day to honor all veterans, but particularly those who are no longer with us.

Monmouth Couple in Double Fatal Traffic Crash Near Boardman Identified

An OSP trooper was one of the witnesses to the collision, when he spotted a large dust cloud on the side of the freeway in the patrol car's review mirror.

(BOARDMAN, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's single vehicle fatal crash that resulted in the death of a Monmouth, Oregon couple.

Amber Alert Issued for Missing 14-Day Old Baby in Washington

The suspect is Gretchen Pier, an 18-year old white female, 5' 4", 165 pounds with brown hair and eyes.

(OKANOGAN, Wash.) - The state of Washington issued an Amber Alert this evening after a 14-day old baby boy was abducted in Tonasket earlier in the day.

Police say the child suffers from a metabolic disorder and is in urgent need of medical care according to authorities and a court order has been issued to place the child in specialized medical/foster care.

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid`s At Your Service #45

When I first learned about global warming we were warned that the poles would be melted in fifty years. The latest verdict?

(Salem) - Mick Jagger in all his arrogant wisdom advises us that we can't always get what we want, but (he adds) we just might find that we get what we need.

I do hope he is right. We want to endure the recession, but we need to create a new society which measures success in some other way than profit.